There are many reasons why the parotid gland is painful but not swollen, such as:
1, suppurative parotitis on the left or right side of the face, local redness and swelling, and obvious pain. If you puncture the epidermis with acupuncture, pus will flow out of the parotid duct, and the content of white blood cells in the blood is relatively high.
2, the chin to the ear area to lymphadenitis, especially after eating spicy and greasy food, the next morning there is a lump-like lump, which is relatively red, and squeezing will be more painful. For some people who have weak resistance and usually stay up late and don't exercise much, lymphadenitis often occurs and it is difficult to subside. If it is a scar constitution, plus squeezing without disinfection, pus will not flow out, then it will form a scar. The number of white blood cells in the blood is also relatively high.
3, long-term malnutrition, chronic liver disease or diabetes patients will have symptomatic parotid pain, basically not too swollen, and the tissue is soft, you can go to the hospital to solve.
4. Excessive androgen secretion in adolescence, coupled with little exercise, and staying up late for a long time will lead to simple parotid gland enlargement.
5. Bacterial or viral infection.
No matter whether the parotid gland is painful or swollen, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time, and then your living habits should be adjusted. Don't stay up late, try to sleep before 23:00, and then try to eat something light. Don't eat some spicy and greasy food. You should also exercise more and sweat more to improve your immunity. There are other similar diseases that need to be treated because they may be related.